The Adams State University Collegiate Chapter attended the annual Colorado Farm Bureau Conference and Discussion Meet in Denver Colorado at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, on November 21 through Nov. 23.

Accompanied by the collegiate chapter advisors, Zena Buser, Ph.D., professor and assistant director of business, and Sheldon Rockey, project director of the NextGen grant,19 students made the trip and Greg Coy, treasurer, placed third overall. “All represented the Chapter and Adams State very well,” Buser said. “Greg led fundraising efforts to support their ability to make the trip.”

“It was a really fun time,” Coy said. “It is awesome being part of one of the most active and biggest clubs on campus.”

President of the Chapter Raegan Johnson said being a member of the Adams State collegiate chapter assisted with future professional goals. “I have opportunities to network with employers, to participate in internships, travel and learn about agriculture around the state, lead our club members in community and state events, and form connections that I could not have made outside of the Farm Bureau.”

Raegan Johnson, Tyler Martinez, Greg Coy, Taylor Butler, Deborah Trujillo, Abril Montes De Oca, Zach Sandoval, Karson Roesch, Austin Licano, Hannah Glaser, Emiliano Hernandez, Kelsey Weeks, Justin Henderson, Kyser Martinez, Anabelle Heineman, Kevin Garcia, KaiOri Royal, Noemi Renteria, Daniela Gonzalez, Dr. Zena Buser, Sheldon Rockey
Pictured, not in order, Raegan Johnson, Tyler Martinez, Greg Coy, Taylor Butler, Deborah Trujillo, Abril Montes De Oca, Zach Sandoval, Karson Roesch, Austin Licano, Hannah Glaser, Emiliano Hernandez, Kelsey Weeks, Justin Henderson, Kyser Martinez, Anabelle Heineman, Kevin Garcia, KaiOri Royal, Noemi Renteria, and Daniela Gonzalez. The students were accompanied by their advisors Dr. Zena Buser and Sheldon Rockey.

Dr. Buser received the Distinguished Volunteer Award during the conference. “As one of our advisors, Dr. Buser has been very supportive and helpful,” Johnson added.

Coy appreciates the comradery at the conference. “I really enjoy the final big banquet. Everyone there feels like a big family.” Coy also attended Political Action Committee luncheon, which focuses on the political side of agriculture. San Luis Valley native, James Henderson, Colorado Farm Bureau Federation vice president, invited Coy to the luncheon.

“This was my second time competing in the Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet,” Coy said. “Last year, I didn’t have much time or knowledge going in, but this year was way better thanks to our president, Raegan, who held practices so we could break down the five questions. Those practices helped me a ton, along with working for a potato farmer this summer. When I found out I made the Final Four, a lot of prayer and some quick research an hour beforehand helped me finish in third place.”